K-5: Reduction of Bias
An expansion of individual career choices, based on personal interests and abilities and not limited by sex, race, ethnicity, age, or handicap
Learner Goal 1
Gain awareness of different occupations and changing male and female roles.
Indicators
- Describe how work is important to all people.
- Describe the changing life roles of men and women in work and the family.
- Describe how contributions of individuals, made both inside and outside the home, are important.
Learner Goal 2
Gain awareness of what constitutes equal career opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, ethnic background, and/or disability.
Indicators
- Describe the value and dignity of all work.
- Identify the terms race, ethnic background, handicap, stereotype, age discrimination, and sex discrimination.
- Identify role models who have overcome stereotyping and/or discrimination.
- Describe the importance of equal career opportunities for all.
Suggested Activities
- Infusion of activities into all curricula
- Identification of stereotypes in print materials
- Identification of stereotypes in media
- Nontraditional speakers to serve as exemplary role models (including parental role)*
- Attitude inventories
- Use of children's literature with nonstereotyped themes
- Parent workshops*
- Discussion of methods to change stereotypes
* This and other starred activities facilitate parental involvement.
